Funny thing about me – I have the miraculous ability to not feel the pain and discomfort of pretty much any given malady – until it’s pointed out to me that I should. It may be because of my spina bifida, considering I’m partially paralyzed below my knees. But I’ve …
A Year In Review
Wow! I can hardly believe it, but this article marks my one- year anniversary of writing for Audacity Magazine. And what a year it’s been! I took this opportunity to look back at some of the articles I’ve written here. I’ve covered a lot of ground, I’d say. I’ve discussed …
Diaper Freedom
No more diapers No more mess No more struggles changing a pest! Okay, so my poetry skills leave much to be desired. But you get the idea, right? Yup, Ella is potty trained! Hooray! This “event” that I’ve been dreading for well over a year is now over. And pretty …
Just Ella Is Just Right
I’ve recently joined an all-moms book club. The first book we reviewed was Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. It tells the story of a lifelong friendship between two Chinese women living in the early 19th Century. It’s a wonderful book – I really loved it. During our …
Alone with My Sweetie
Somebody once asked me if I thought I could handle raising Ella if I had to do it all alone. My answer? Why, yes, I really think I can. But I’m really glad I don’t have to. We’ve had extended periods of time alone together. Whole days, in fact, from …
Mom’s Self Control Makes Better Parenting
I came into the kitchen through the sliding glass door and wheeled up and down the rug a couple of times before letting my tires touch my mother’s pristine white tile. Something was simmering on the stove– chili by the smell of it. Cindy Petricko I could see video cases, …
Brotherhood
I don’t know where to begin. Should I state that I am adopted or should I state that I am disabled? Does it really all matter? This past October my oldest brother, Charlie, finally married his sweetheart of more than eleven years. My youngest brother, Brian, and I were his …
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